Sam Darnold Fantasy Week 16: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Seahawks

Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings will play the Seattle Seahawks and their 12th-ranked pass defense (213.6 yards allowed per game) in Week 16, on Sunday at 4:05 PM ET.

Daily fantasy players, is Darnold worth considering for his next matchup against the Seahawks? Scroll down, because we can help you make the right decision.

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Darnold vs. Seahawks Game Info

• Matchup: Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks
• Game Day: December 22, 2024
• Game Time: 4:05 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 17.2
• Projected Passing Yards: 250.58
• Projected Passing TDs: 1.50
• Projected Rushing Yards: 22.28
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.24

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Darnold Fantasy Performance

• Darnold is currently the 10th-ranked fantasy player at his position (12th overall), posting 252.5 total fantasy points (18.0 per game).
• Through his last three games, Darnold has connected on 67-of-99 passes for 813 yards, with eight passing touchdowns and one interception, resulting in 65.4 total fantasy points (21.8 per game). With his legs, he's added 29 rushing yards on eight attempts.
• Darnold has tallied 110.1 fantasy points (22.0 per game) in his last five games, as he's compiled 1,389 yards on 109-of-165 passing, with 12 touchdowns and one pick. As a runner, he's tacked on 46 rushing yards on 18 carries with one TD.
• The high point of Darnold's fantasy season was a Week 14 performance against the Atlanta Falcons, a matchup in which he tallied 34.6 fantasy points (4 carries, 7 yards).
• From a fantasy perspective, Sam Darnold had his worst game of the season in Week 5 against the New York Jets, when he put up 4.3 fantasy points -- 14-of-31 (45.2%), 179 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT.

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Seahawks Defensive Performance

• Seattle has not let a player put up more than 300 yards passing versus them in a game yet this season.
• A total of 12 players have thrown for at least one TD against the Seahawks this year.
• A total of eight players have thrown for at least two TDs against Seattle this season.
• The Seahawks have allowed three or more passing TDs to one opposing QB this year.
• Seattle has allowed six players to rack up over 100 yards receiving in a game this season.
• The Seahawks have given up a touchdown reception by 18 players this year.
• Seattle has allowed two or more receiving TDs to three players this season.
• The Seahawks have allowed more than 100 yards on the ground to three players this season.
• Seattle has allowed at least one rushing touchdown to nine players this year.
• The Seahawks have allowed two players to score more than one rushing TD in a game this year.

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